Nina Russ

Nina Russ is a British nawashi.

Era: 2010s

NAWASHI · TEACHER · PERFORMER

London-based shibari performer, rope artist and educator. Became student of Esinem in 2011, then his full-time apprentice from February 2012 — has assisted his classes ever since and now co-runs the online ShibariClasses courses. Co-founded BOUND (the UK's first regular shibari show night) in 2012 and ShibariClasses in 2015. Her official site names Sugiura Norio as a major photographic idol and frames videos of Yukimura sessions and Osada Steve stage shows as major influence context. Performs internationally — notably at the London Festival of the Art of Japanese Rope Bondage and RopeFest in St. Petersburg. Sees shibari as an art form for deep connection and personal development, with martial-arts-rooted discipline and growth.

Influences (mutual or directional): Yukimura Haruki, Esinem.

Associated venues, magazines, films and performances: BOUND London, EURIX 2010s, RopeFest 2010s, London Festival of Rope Art / Japanese Bondage, Rome Bondage Week.